By K. N. Chimbiri (author) , Joelle Avelino (illustrator)
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Explore the incredible history of Afro hair. The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years. From plaits to the Gibson Girl, cornrows to locks, the hi-top fade to funki dreds, The Story of Afro Hair is the ultimate book of Afro hairstories.
Kicking off with an explanation of how Afro hair type grows and why, The Story of Afro Hair then takes us right back to the politics and fashion of Ancient Egypt. Speeding forwards to modern times we experience the Kingdom of Benin, Henry VIII's court, the enslavement of African peoples, the Harlem Renaissance, the beginnings of Rastafarianism, Britain in the 1980s - and much more.
With vibrant full colour illustrations by Joelle Avelino. A sparkling gold foil hardback cover - the perfect gift for anyone interested in culture, fashion and history. With profiles of inspirational key figures in the Afro hair beauty industry, such as Sara Spencer Washington, Madam CJ Walker, Viola Desmond, Lincoln Dyke, Dudley Dryden and Anthony Wade.
'A brilliant read for Black History Month, [a] thought-provoking, lively & accessible guide for seven plus' - The Guardian
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Explore the incredible history of Afro hair. The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Story of Afro Hair and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
The Story of Afro Hair features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, History, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Health , Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Reference Works, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Story of Afro Hair was written by K. N. Chimbiri and published by Scholastic
The Story of Afro Hair has 121 pages
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